Rupee, bonds end higher

Rupee ended up against the USD today, snapping a three-day fall, on persistent dollar sales by exporters and also as some banks liquidated their long-dollar positions.

The spot rupee ended higher at Rs 49.62 per USD as against its previous close of Rs 49.93.

The widely traded 8.24%, 2018 paper closed higher at Rs 112.92 as against its previous close of Rs 112.87.